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SE ATC J01CE02 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Phenoxymethylpenicillin shortage in Sweden
Is there a Phenoxymethylpenicillin shortage in Sweden?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 25 Phenoxymethylpenicillin products are reported short in Sweden, the first since 1 Jan 2023. The company estimate for the return is 18 Dec 2026 (latest 31 Mar 2028). Main reason: not stated.
Also short in Germany, Ireland, Austria, Czechia. All countries.
Affected products in Sweden
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE | Phenoxymethylpenicillin EQL 250 mg/ml Flaska, 20 ml | EQL Pharma AB | 1 Jan 2023 | 31 Jan 2027 | Not stated |
| SE | Kåvepenin 250 mg/ml Flaska, 20 ml | Viatris AB | 15 Apr 2026 | 18 Dec 2026 | Not stated |
| SE | Phenoxymethylpenicillin EQL 100 mg/ml Flaska, 125 ml | EQL Pharma AB | 1 Sep 2026 | 31 Jan 2027 | Not stated |
| SE | Phenoxymethylpenicillin EQL 100 mg/ml Flaska, 60 ml | EQL Pharma AB | 1 Sep 2026 | 31 Jan 2027 | Not stated |
| SE | Phenoxymethylpenicillin EQL 250 mg/ml Flaska, 40 ml | EQL Pharma AB | 1 Sep 2026 | 31 Jan 2027 | Not stated |
| SE | Phenoxymethylpenicillin EQL 50 mg/ml Flaska, 125 ml | EQL Pharma AB | 1 Sep 2026 | 31 Jan 2027 | Not stated |
| SE | Phenoxymethylpenicillin EQL 50 mg/ml Flaska, 200 ml | EQL Pharma AB | 1 Sep 2026 | 31 Jan 2027 | Not stated |
| SE | Kåvepenin 100 mg/ml Flaska, 60 ml | Viatris AB | 15 Oct 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Not stated |
| SE | Tikacillin 1 g Blister, 14 tabletter anticipated | Viatris AB | 30 Nov 2026 | 31 Mar 2027 | Not stated |
| SE | Fenoximetylpenicillin EQL 800 mg Blister, 20 tabletter anticipated | EQL Pharma AB | 1 Dec 2026 | 31 Mar 2028 | Not stated |
| SE | Fenoximetylpenicillin EQL Pharma 1 g Blister, 40 tabletter anticipated | EQL Pharma AB | 1 Dec 2026 | 31 Oct 2027 | Not stated |
| SE | Fenoximetylpenicillin EQL Pharma 800 mg Blister, 20 tabletter anticipated | EQL Pharma AB | 1 Dec 2026 | 31 Oct 2027 | Not stated |
| SE | Fenoximetylpenicillin EQL Pharma 800 mg Blister, 30 tabletter anticipated | EQL Pharma AB | 1 Dec 2026 | 31 Oct 2027 | Not stated |
| SE | Fenoximetylpenicillin EQL Pharma 800 mg Blister, 40 tabletter anticipated | EQL Pharma AB | 1 Dec 2026 | 31 Oct 2027 | Not stated |
| SE | Kåvepenin 250 mg/ml Flaska, 40 ml anticipated | Viatris AB | 15 Dec 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Not stated |
| SE | Fenoximetylpenicillin EQL Pharma 1 g Blister, 20 tabletter anticipated | EQL Pharma AB | 1 Jan 2027 | 31 Oct 2027 | Not stated |
| SE | Fenoximetylpenicillin EQL Pharma 1 g Blister, 30 tabletter anticipated | EQL Pharma AB | 1 Jan 2027 | 31 Oct 2027 | Not stated |
| SE | Fenoximetylpenicillin EQL Pharma 800 mg Blister, 14 tabletter anticipated | EQL Pharma AB | 1 Jan 2027 | 31 Oct 2027 | Not stated |
| SE | Phenoxymethylpenicillin EQL 100 mg/ml Flaska, 200 ml anticipated | EQL Pharma AB | 1 Jan 2027 | 31 Jan 2027 | Not stated |
| SE | Fenoximetylpenicillin EQL Pharma 1 g Blister, 100 tabletter anticipated | EQL Pharma AB | 1 Feb 2027 | 31 Oct 2027 | Not stated |
| SE | Fenoximetylpenicillin EQL Pharma 1 g Blister, 14 tabletter anticipated | EQL Pharma AB | 1 Feb 2027 | 31 Oct 2027 | Not stated |
| SE | Kåvepenin 1 g Blister, 14 tabletter anticipated | Viatris AB | 1 Feb 2027 | 1 May 2027 | Not stated |
| SE | Tikacillin 1 g Blister, 40 tabletter anticipated | Viatris AB | 1 Feb 2027 | 1 May 2027 | Not stated |
| SE | Fenoximetylpenicillin EQL 800 mg Blister, 40 tabletter anticipated | EQL Pharma AB | 1 Apr 2027 | 31 Mar 2028 | Not stated |
| SE | Fenoximetylpenicillin EQL 800 mg Blister, 30 tabletter anticipated | EQL Pharma AB | 1 Jun 2027 | 31 Mar 2028 | Not stated |
Source
Läkemedelsverket (Swedish Medical Products Agency). Official list. Ongoing and announced shortages (restanmälningar) reported by companies; one row per pack.